Helado is a Spanish word for ice cream. The most traditional Argentine helado is very similar to Italian gelato, rather than US-style ice cream, a-nd it has become one of the most popular desserts in Argentine. Lots of people think that Argentina ice cream is delicious enough to compete with the likes of Spain a-nd Italy. While industrial ice cream exists in Argentina, it can be found in supermarkets, kiosks or restaurants, a-nd ice cream pops are sold on some streets a-nd at the beaches. The most famous manufacturers in Argentine are "Freddo," "Chungo," "Persicco," a-nd "Munchi s," ,a-nd all of them located in Buenos Aires. Each city has its own heladerías (ice cream parlours) which offer different varieties of creamy a-nd water-based ice creams, including both sta-ndard a-nd regional flavours. But the most traditional a-nd popular one in Argentina is dulce de leche. If you have ever been to Argentina, or simply tasted dulce de leche, this should not surprise you.

The cones a-nd cups are serious business in Argentina. There are so many different ice cream receptacles to choose from. When you ordering a scoop (or several) ice ceam, you will often be asked "vasito o cucurucho?". It is a complicated question.